Sexual Health: My boyfriend wants to use his battery-powered toothbrush on me during sex. Is it safe?

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My boyfriend wants to use his battery-powered toothbrush on me during sex. Is it safe?

"Using any appliance that's not specifically designed for sex can increase your risk of a vaginal infection," explains Lisa Masterson, an ob-gyn in Los Angeles. That's because back massagers, squiggle pens, and other gadgets can have hard-to-detect grooves that may harbor harmful bacteria. Place the device near or inside your vagina and you risk introducing those bugs into your system. Also, there could be tiny sharp edges -- or in the case of the toothbrush, an abrasive surface -- that might cause vaginal tearing, further upping your infection odds. So play it safe by sticking to a vibrator intended for the sack and washing it with soap and water regularly.